the national archives In the name of God Amen

Ferdinando Purcell of the City of Westminster, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner following.

First, I will that my Executor be my brother Robert, as may be in case what estate I have after my debts are paid shall be sufficient to do.

Secondly, I make my brother Robert my Executor and direct him in the first place to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses and as to the remainder of what God hath blessed me with, first I give to my said Executor for his pains herein, for his diligence for aiding and the rest I give and bequeath to and amongst my...